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Bells' Lyall Named WCL All-Star

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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Bellingham Bells catcher Jake Lyall has been named a 2026 West Coast League All-Star, according to public records. The 20-year-old junior from Novato, California, has a .324 batting average, 44 hits, 31 RBIs and four home runs this summer.

Lyall, who played catcher for Loyola Marymount University last season, said his defense is his biggest strength and he's focused on developing his bat. He models his game after former San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey. The All-Star honor comes after his improved performance compared to his .180 batting average as a sophomore at Loyola Marymount.

📄 Source: Cascadia Daily News — https://www.cascadiadaily.com/

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Bellingham Bells catcher Jake Lyall has been named a 2026 West Coast League All-Star“Lyall’s success and playstyle led to him being named a 2026 West Coast League All-Star.”
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The 20-year-old junior from Novato, California, has 44 hitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Lyall said his defense is his biggest strength“"I want to become the player I know I can be and become a draftable player," Lyall said. "My defense is great and I am a catch-and-throw guy. I am focused on developing the bat this summer." ”
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Lyall is focused on developing his bat“"My defense is great and I am a catch-and-throw guy. I am focused on developing the bat this summer." ”
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Lyall models his game after former San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey“Lyall believes the achievement is derived from modeling his game after his favorite player growing up, former San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey.”
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The All-Star honor comes after his improved performance compared to his .180 batting average as a sophomore at Loyola Marymount“Lyall has seen his numbers improve this summer. In Bellingham, Lyall has a .324 batting average, 44 hits, 31 RBIs and four home runs.”